Making Over an Old Space

Ive been liking to give my auntie a living room make over as a gift. Our cousins are really fond of visiting my aunts old house but sad to say, they dont have a space where visitors can gather when they come. Currently, when visitors arrived, they will seek for somewhere to sit in. No formal sitting area. Though they have this old couches but they are really not presentable, those are too old and wrecked.

The problem on the space other than the limitation on its size is that, there is a huge window thus making the storage room so evident. This is such an eyesore because the oldies are really not fond of giving up their things no matter how old or unuseful they are. They are sentimental as like the other old filipinos are.

Living in the house are also bunchful of kids so it is also one of the concerns. I have to seach for a sofa which is sturdy and can withstand the playfullness of the kids.

I have also limitation on budget so im planning to spend Php 5000 for the whole makeover. I think its manageable because i knew beforehand what i intended to buy. Im planning to do a Filipino themed living room because this is what i always loved to do. Beside, wooden materials are really for the old ones because they appreciate it more. Seeing those things remind them of their past lives.

So this is my finished product. I am really disappointed because i forgot to took pictures of the before look but nevertheless, the end result is i think very much different from the old one. Beside, they are so excited with the new look and really appreciate the make over.

See how the new sofa compliments the over all look. Orange and browns with a touch of greens contribute to the organic feel of the room which is basically the aesthetic of a filipino themed living room. The wooden blinds serves as the partition as not to expose the storage area next to this room. Cushions are provided for comfort as to balance the hard look of the wooden sofa. Artificial plant was added for a punch of color and to complete the look. Now there is a space to receive visitors.

By the look in their eyes, i know i made them truly happy...

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